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CA AB230

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rhodesia Ransom

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the Pierce's Disease Control Program and Pierce's Disease Management Account from March 1, 2031 to March 1, 2036, allowing continued state efforts to combat Pierce's disease and the glassy-winged sharpshooter pest affecting grape crops

  • Continues the Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board and associated annual assessments on grape processors through March 1, 2036, contingent on a favorable referendum vote by eligible producers and processors

  • Requires the Secretary of Food and Agriculture to establish by April 15, 2030 a list of persons eligible to vote in a referendum on continuing the program's assessment provisions

  • Extends the secretary's advisory task force on Pierce's disease control and management from March 1, 2031 to March 1, 2036

  • Makes an appropriation by extending continuously appropriated funds for research and pest control activities related to Pierce's disease

Legislative Description

Pest control: Pierce’s disease.

Last Action

In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/27/2026
Appropriations1/14/2026
Agriculture1/5/2026
Transportation2/10/2025

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